Project may cause odor at Ontario County Landfill

Friday

Oct 11, 2013 at 4:10 PM

By Julie Sherwood JSherwood@messengerpostmedia.com

SENECA — A construction project at the Ontario County Landfill over the next nine weeks involves upgrading landfill gas collection and stormwater-control measures, according to a notice from landfill manager Casella Waste Systems.

“These improvements will allow us to do an even better job of collecting landfill gas, using it to produce electricity and reduce our greenhouse gas footprint. We’ll also be able to better manage how stormwater moves around and off the site,” stated Casella Regional Engineering Manager Carla Jordan.

Meanwhile, the construction work may cause odor.

“During this project, you might notice a solid waste or gas odor in the immediate vicinity of the landfill. This odor will be temporary, and we’ll be making every effort to end each day’s construction activities in such a way as to limit odor leaving the site,” Jordan added.

The planned gas collection improvements will involve the installation of an 18 inch gas header along the south and west slopes of the operational landfill. This 18 inch header will replace the existing 12 inch header system.

Additionally, exposed synthetic capping will be expanded along the south and west slopes. After the gas work is completed the stormwater diversion swales along the bottom of these slopes will be reconstructed to ensure that stormwater continues to be effectively managed, Jordan stated.

Those with questions may call the landfill at (585) 526-4420 and ask for Jordan or Bob Walls.